Workshop Guidelines for HOC Oslo
Learn how to safely use shared tools, power equipment, and materials at the HOC workshop — a creative maker space supported by Alkemist.
Read the rules below, log tool use in the #workshop-borrow channel, and sign off here before you start building.
🔌 Power Tools
🪚 Manual Tools
- Power tools must be logged in the Slack channel #workshop-borrow.
- Tools that require logging are marked with a colored sticker.
- You can log a tool by posting a message or photo with this format: 🛠️ Tool: [name] | 👤 Borrowed by: [your name] | 🕐 Out: [date/time] | ⏰ Back: [planned return]
- Keep borrowing time reasonable. If you need more time, just update your message.
🪚 Manual Tools
- Tools like screwdrivers, hammers, saws, calipers, etc. do not need to be logged.
- Just return them in good condition and within a fair timeframe.
- Always clean tools before putting them back — a quick wipe or dust-off is enough.
- Return tools to their proper place.
- Leave the workspace tidy so the next person can jump right in.
- Treat shared equipment with care — it helps everyone!
- No Spray Painting Indoors
- For health and cleanliness reasons, spray paint is not allowed inside the workshop.
- If you're working on a project that requires it, please take it outside and protect nearby surfaces.
- The laser cutter and most power tools may only be used if you have relevant experience or have received a short intro from someone at Alkemist.
- You are personally responsible for your own safety while using the workshop.
- If you’re unsure how to use a tool safely — ask first. We're happy to help.
- If you damage or break something — even by accident — you’re expected to either replace it or talk to us to find a fair solution.
- Mistakes happen! We just ask for honesty and respect.
- Logging tool use helps us understand when and how damage happens — it’s not about blame, it’s about care.
- There are shared screws, nails, and fasteners available for everyone.
- Please use common sense:
- Took a few? No problem.
- Took a whole box? Please replace them so others can keep building too.
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